6 Psychosocial Disability Support Services

Psychosocial disability* support services are critical in assisting people with psychosocial disability overcome functional limitations (for example, with communication, daily living or self-care) and facilitating full and equal participation in the community.

This section presents information on specialist disability support services provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to participants with a primary disability* of psychosocial disability.

The data used for this section came from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

6.1 By States or Territory

Figure 6.1: NDIS Psychosocial Participants, by States or Territory, as of Dec 2021

6.2 By Age

Figure 6.2: NDIS Psychosocial Participants, by Age Group, as of Dec 2021

6.3 Summary

• Vic and ACT have the highest rates, with approximately 250 per 100,000. Other states and territories show similar, lower rates, ranging from 170 to 190 per 100,000.

• The rate, number, and percentage of active patients all display a similar trend across age groups, increasing progressively with age but experiencing a decline after age 65+.